August 26, 2025 7:17 PM

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Nepal President Paudel calls Teej a symbol of love and cultural heritage

Hartalika Teej observed in Nepal today, the Pashupatinath Temple premises appear red from a distance due to women devotees decked in red.   On the occasion of Hartalika Teej today, thousands of Hindu women who are fasting without food and water are visiting the Pashupatinath temple. Pashupatina...

August 26, 2025 7:05 PM

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MCX gold for October up 0.3% at ₹1,00,943

In the Indian bullion market, 24 Karat Gold was trading 0.3 per cent up at 1,01,200 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver was trading 0.25 per cent down at 1,16,240 rupees per kilogram, a short while ago. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for the October contract was trading over 0.3 per cent up at ...

August 26, 2025 6:43 PM

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Government imposes stock limits on wheat to curb hoarding and stabilize prices

The government has imposed stock limits on wheat to manage the overall food security and to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation. The stock limits will apply to traders and wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors in all States and Union Territories. Consumer Affairs, Food...

August 26, 2025 6:34 PM

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Seven Punjab districts on high alert as Beas and Raavi rivers flood villages

In Punjab, seven districts of the state have been put on high alert due to flooding in many villages there. The swollen Beas and Raavi rivers due to incessant rain for the last over 36 hours in many parts of Punjab and down flow of rainy water from Himachal Pradesh have caused flooding that has put ...

August 26, 2025 6:25 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu greets citizens on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi

President Droupadi Murmu has greeted citizens on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi. In her message, President Murmu said that this festival is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. Underlining that Lord Ganesh is worshipped as the source of wisdom and well-being, President Murmu said that people ...

August 26, 2025 6:12 PM

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Colombo Court grants bail to Ex-President Wickremesinghe over health issues

Sri Lanka’s former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was granted bail today by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in a case where he was accused of misusing state funds. Owing to his deteriorating health, Mr. Wickremesinghe did not appear in person but joined the proceedings via Zoom. He was arrested ...

August 26, 2025 6:03 PM

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Major Asian stock markets decline; European indices also in red

Major Asian stock markets dropped today. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index slipped around 1.2 per cent, Japan’s Nikkei 225 ended down by nearly one per cent, South Korea’s Kospi Index dipped over 0.9 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.4 per cent, and Singapore’s Straits Times Index closed flat with...

August 26, 2025 5:08 PM

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Government schools account for 56% of enrolments, Says Education Survey 2025

Government schools play a pivotal role in providing education across the country, accounting for around 56 per cent of total enrolments. The number is higher in rural areas, where 66 per cent of students are enrolled, in comparison to around 30 per cent in urban areas. According to the Comprehensive...